Crescent School
Crescent School has been a leader in boys' education since 1913. Located on a beautiful 37-acre campus in mid-Toronto, Crescent School will have students in Grades 1 through 12 as of September 2026.
Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each student to reach the full potential of his unique abilities. We are committed to teaching boys character through active, experiential, and relational learning and modelling the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion. We nurture well-being while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach, and robotics.
Our expertise is supported by exceptional resources, including high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionally equipped theatre, and superb athletic facilities.
Crescent School invites applications for the following teaching position for August 31, 2026:
Primary Homeform Teacher, Lower School
(2 Positions Available)
As a dynamic, engaging and certified teacher with exceptional relationship-building, communication and teaching skills, you have a passion for teaching boys. Your commitment to your own professional growth is evident in the innovative practices you bring to your classroom, and it inspires the development and growth of your students and your colleagues. In a workplace that is challenging, diverse, warm and fulfilling, your contribution will be valued by the entire community.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess the core curriculum for Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies for Primary students using creative teaching strategies and differentiated instruction;
- Integrate a strong instructional focus on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills in the early grades;
- Conduct early screening and diagnostics (e.g., phonological awareness, letter-sound knowledge, decoding, early writing stages, number sense assessments);
- Use ongoing diagnostic and formative assessments to identify students who require targeted and timely intervention in reading, writing, and mathematics;
- Employ innovation and technology in the planning, implementing, teaching and assessing of the core curriculum for Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies;
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and caring classroom that supports social-emotional learning and self-regulation, both crucial for early academic development;
- Engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration (e.g., resource teachers, speech-language pathologists, math/literacy coaches) when early needs are identified.
- Utilize a variety of strategies to build professionally strong and effective relationships with students;
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with families to support student growth, communicate progress, and align home and school learning environments;
- Participate in professional meetings and development opportunities;
- Coach or participate in co-curricular activities for at least two terms;
- Integrate the School’s mission throughout all curricular and co-curricular activities;
- Participate in supervision, duty and evening and weekend events as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelor of Education;
- Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (with Primary/Junior Division qualifications);
- A minimum of two years of primary classroom teaching experience;
- A deep understanding of the Ontario Curriculum, with a demonstrated commitment to early intervention in literacy and numeracy.
- Expertise in using diagnostic and formative assessment to guide instruction:
- The ability to nurture social-emotional development and create a caring, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
- Superior and demonstrated relationship-building and relational teaching skills;
- Passion, creativity, and commitment to the role, team and School mission;
- The ability to lead proactive parent engagement and communication in a thoughtful and consistent manner;
- Proven leadership in implementing an integrated curriculum;
- Demonstrated commitment to educational excellence and boy-centric teaching philosophies;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong desire to contribute to the co-curricular program;
- Growth mindset, curiosity and willingness to accept new perspectives;
- Compassion, and a desire to cultivate courage and nurture connection;
- A burning desire to become fully immersed in the School’s positive and progressive culture.
For more information about Crescent School and employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.crescentschool.org.
Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to recruitment.peopleandculture@crescentschool.org by 4:00 pm onMonday, December 15, 2025, with “Application – LS Teacher Primary” in the subject line. We thank all candidates in advance; only those being offered an interview will be contacted.
Crescent School believes in the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. We value the unique life experience that each person brings and believe that human differences make us stronger. We strive to be a community where every person feels welcome and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Special accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request.
